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rambone 78

I'm going to guess that if we want to compete at the top of the A10, it will cost a million a year or more. At least 100k average for a high level A10 starter. That's 500k for the starting 5. And this is for the A10. Who gives a fuck how good a recruiter you are anymore? You will have one recruiting...

rambone 78

NIL is kaput.

It's a pay to play free for all.

Highest bidder wins.

Unfortunately we are going to be under bidders for a lot of players that could really help us

50k won't buy a bucket of shit.

God help us.

rambone 78

Hammond could be another Tyson Wheeler, unfortunately he probably will be that for a P5 school by the time he's a junior or senior. If he's really good as a freshmen he's as good as gone soon after, unless we can throw a huge pile of money at him, and even that might not be enough. We are ultimately...

rambone 78

I probably will have to end my donation to athletics in the near future in order to continue my contribution to the collective. Will get harder to do both. The older I get, the less money I got. If the only way for us to get better is to pay the players directly then that's what I will do, although ...

rambone 78

We will really know the writing's on the wall when or if Hammond enters the portal.

This stealth mode plus the footdragging about KJ is just more frustration surrounding this program.

Same for the collective announcement, whatever it is.

rambone 78

I used to check this board every day this time of year in anticipation of new signings.

Not so much now. Even when we do add transfers, what confidence is there that they will be good?

That's where we're at.

rambone 78

Give them the trophy now.

I know nothing is guaranteed, but this is as close as it gets.

rambone 78

The hardest part about all this, is getting good.

Once we do, it should be easier to stay good, as long as we have a coach that stays a while.

rambone 78

Whoever wins the Alabama Clemson game should just forfeit.

They have no chance.

That's the best second half team I've ever seen.

rambone 78

The biggest problem Archie will have, is trying to convince good players to come to a program that's been down in the dumps for a while now. It's not just about money, at least I hope not. The building a program angle like Dan did here, isnt very relevant anymore however. That meant signing and keep...

rambone 78

I agree 15.

But we should be able to land a couple of transfers from mid major conferences at our level.

Dan got Newton from East Carolina of the AAC, he's worked out pretty well lol.

rambone 78

As Ron Petro once said "we're aiming for the stars with our next hire"

That hire was Jim Baron. Oops.

Are we aiming for the stars, with these transfers?

rambone 78

Is this all we can afford?

Like was said, looks like more of the same.

rambone 78

Not an impressive list of schools.

Mid major conference transfers are few and far between on that list.

Low mid majors I guess.

rambone 78

There is going to be a disparity between the bigger earners and the bench guys. Could cause jealousy issues within the team. But that's going to affect every team. Just another problem to deal with. Yeah Archie could take one of his 500k extension bonuses and help pay for more talent. That's up to h...

rambone 78

Good grief, 15.

He was just joking.

rambone 78

Tom didnt really like recruiting that much preferred the beach lol

Remember he won with Malone's players, changed from a half court offense to up tempo, and the rest is history.

Made 50k a year here and left when Texas came calling with 500k a year.

rambone 78

Tanorama Tom.

That was his nickname here. He loved the beaches just like Andrea.

rambone 78

What struck me watching the end of the game last night, was how intense the UConn defense was even in a 30 point blowout. And they were the subs! There's no letup on defense. That's how hard his teams play. He did it at URI with less talent. That's a mindset I would love for us to adopt someday. Pla...

rambone 78

What could happen is that when Dan retires he moves back to RI so Andrea can beach it at her hearts content, and Dan could become an advisor to our program like Calhoun did at UConn.

Dan might give up coaching but he will always be involved with basketball, he's the ultimate hoop junkie.

rambone 78

The Dan Hurley Retirement Tour like Pitino now and Jack Kraft a long time ago.

Sounds great but what a pipe dream!

rambone 78

I know this is wishful thinking, but it would be nice if Dan could steer a few prospects to us

We need all the help we can get lol

rambone 78

Unfortunately underfunding will likely always be a problem for the program. At least to a degree. We dont have the donor base of a UConn. Not even close We dont have a fan base of a Dayton. Not even close. As a result we dont have a revenue stream anywhere near some of the programs we want to compet...

rambone 78

What's done is done. We've paid the price for the lack of commitment toward the BB program. At least things seem to be changing for the better, at least off the court. Hopefully that will result in big improvement on the court. We will never be at UConn's level, but there's no reason we can't be con...

rambone 78

The Gonzaga of the East, anyone?

rambone 78

The Dan to UConn train started rolling way before that conversation.

The story's been told on this board many times.

rambone 78

You dont have to be 6 feet or taller to be a great PG in college.

Many examples.

rambone 78

Success has a price, so they say.

Never more true than now.

rambone 78

I have a sneaking suspicion that our bigger boosters realize just how important this offseason is to the future of this coach and program, and are or will step up to ensure Archie can bring in the talent he needs to get good again.

Consider the alternative. It's not pretty.

rambone 78

Its Blue Man again raging against the dying of the light.

Just kidding bro keep on keeping on....

rambone 78

I hope Blue Man is right about Hammond. Archie has said that he's one of the best recruits he's ever got. I think we all need to stop pissing at each other about where we are as a program right now and how we got here. All that matters is where we go from here. The last 2 years are history, let's lo...

rambone 78

Blue Man, defending Dan was plausible by year 5 because the program was trending up by year 3.

Archie needs to get this train rolling in the right direction and then my attitude will also change in the right direction.

No better time to start than next season!

rambone 78

A lot of guys will make their money in college now.

A very small percentage even sniff NBA riches.

Why not try and maximize their earnings this way?

A few hundred thousand can make life a lot easier.

rambone 78

For every lousy coach we've had, there has always been a few who will defend them no matter what, and list a litany of excuses for why we were bad. I'm not saying Archie is a lousy coach, the guy knows the game as well as anyone. But it's not translating into results so far. For a guy like him who k...

rambone 78

Missing FT's in key situations has been a bugaboo for URI teams for as long as I can remember.

Especially in the NCAA tournament, and one time under Baron in the NIT.

Us old guys know.

rambone 78

So far this is what our roster line-up looks like: PG - Luis, Ways, Ben CG- House, Cam Wing - Zek, Farrell SF/PF- Green PF/C- Fuchs I do like the experience returning (so far) and feel this will be a competitive group. The additional year together will help the team's chemistry and I expect the def...

rambone 78

People have predicted there will be over 2000 transfers before the window closes.

So far, we're just past half way to that number.

So, how many more of our 9 remaining players will be leaving?

0? 1? 2? 3?

rambone 78

I doubt players who have a questionable work effort are going to magically become dedicated and fully committed all of a sudden.

They need to be identified and move on, and become someone else's problem.

If they dont want to play for this coach, how can you keep them around?

rambone 78

Even pro sports dont have that many players changing teams every year.

rambone 78

We need better defenders and FT shooters, and a full roster of guys that give 100% effort 100% of the time.

That's a big ask. Could it happen? Yes.

Will it happen? That's the 64000 dollar question.

rambone 78

Even if they are better than I just said, do they finish at .500?

The point is about winning, not going from crap to mediocrity. We've been mediocre for far too long.

The 4 or so transfers that Archie will bring in will be everything toward how good we will be

rambone 78

Newton, Castle, and Clingan will go NBA.

UConn will likely take a step back next season but will still be very good obviously.

rambone 78

That roster does not move the needle whatsoever.

That's also assuming Hammond stays and plays.

If he were to leave, as it stands,

winning 10 games would be a stretch.

rambone 78

All the whining about the BE only getting 3 teams in is a load of crap.

The top 3 teams were miles better than the next 3.

The only legit gripe belongs to Indiana St.

rambone 78

Archie's coaching success was predicated by one great PG he had at Dayton. Since then he's whiffed at that position, the most important in college BB. Just ask Calhoun. Now Archie was planning on having his next great one in Hammond. If he leaves without ever suiting up for us, it's back to square o...

rambone 78

It would be funny but just another fuck up by our supposed savior Archie Miller.

Bassy imo is looking for an NIL haul.

But he's turned out to be better than who we currently have.

You just can't make this stuff up.

rambone 78

Imo no chance Dan coaches NBA. They would tune him out in a second. I doubt he will coach anywhere else until he retires. He has the perfect situation at UConn and makes plenty of money now. He could make more at say Kentucky, but where he is now is close to home and Andrea can still go to the beach...

rambone 78

I can't see anybody beating UConn as long as they stay healthy.

rambone 78

Whatever happens will happen in the next few weeks. I doubt we will hear much before any commitments are made This isnt like just a few years ago, when staffs needed to develop relationships with recruits first. Things will happen quick now. I wish I could be confident about all of this but really c...

rambone 78

D1 experience counts nowadays more than ever. But landing those transfers who have had success at good programs is going to be really hard. Tons of competition as we are seeing with the long lists of schools that are showing interest immediately after guys enter the portal. Recruiting freshmen will ...

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